Long, J, Briggs, M, Long, A et al. (1 more author) (2016) Starting where I am: a grounded theory exploration of mindfulness as a facilitator of transition in living with a long-term condition. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 72 (10). pp. 2445-2456. ISSN 0309-2402
Abstract
Aim: To explore how practising mindfulness affects people's experiences of living with a long-term condition. Background: Increasing evidence suggest that mindfulness meditation-based interventions benefit people with long-term conditions, particularly in terms of psychological well-being. Most evidence, however, relates to short-term outcomes and limited information exists about how people use mindfulness in the longer term and how this affects their experience of living with their condition. Design: A qualitative study using constructivist-informed grounded theory. Methods: Using interviews, diaries and focus groups, data were collected between 2011 - 2012 from participants and/or trainers of Breathworks’ mindfulness intervention. Phased recruitment enabled theoretical sampling, with data analysed concurrently using Charmaz's two-stage coding strategy. Findings: The final sample comprised 41 adults with diverse physical and/or mental health conditions. Participants reported predominantly positive experiences, almost all identifying significant changes in thinking and behaviour. A core process of ‘Starting where I am’ was formulated, highlighting how people became more aware and accepting of their condition and thus able to self-care more effectively. The process was encapsulated in five themes: Getting a new perspective; Feeling equipped to cope; Doing life differently; Seeing a change; and Finding mindfulness difficult. Strong resonances were identified between participants’ experiences and the process of transition through which people come to terms with challenging life events. Conclusion: Mindfulness can be conceptualized as a facilitator of transition, enabling people to adapt to living with a long-term condition. Transition is associated with improved, self-directed self-management, which is significant to both people with long-term conditions and healthcare providers.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2016, Wiley. This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: "Long J., Briggs M., Long A. & Astin F. (2016) Starting where I am: a grounded theory exploration of mindfulness as a facilitator of transition in living with a long-term condition. Journal of Advanced Nursing 72(10), 2445–2456" which has been published in final form at http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jan.12998. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving. |
Keywords: | Grounded theory; long-term conditions; meditation; Mindfulness; non-communicable diseases; nursing; qualitative research; self-management; transition |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Healthcare (Leeds) > Nursing Adult (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 03 Feb 2017 12:21 |
Last Modified: | 18 Jul 2017 13:10 |
Published Version: | http://doi.org/10.1111/jan.12998 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Identification Number: | 10.1111/jan.12998 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:111569 |